1971 Ford Pinto Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1971 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1980
Price : $1,920-$2,060
Weight : 1950 lbs | 884.505 kg
Inline 4 | Serial number code 'W'
Displacement : 1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Power : 75 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 78 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1-barrel carburetor
Inline 4 | Serial number code 'X'
Displacement : 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.
Power : 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 77 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Ford/Weber 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1971 : 2,054,351
1971 Ford Pinto
Runabout 2 dr. 4 P : 63,796
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : 288,606

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.0 in | 2388 mm.

Runabout

Price : $2,060
Weight : 1992 lbs | 903.556 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.0 in | 2388 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.00 x 13 blackwall tires

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA Campaign ID70V134000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT ACCELERATOR LINKAGE HAS INTERFERENCE CONDITION WHEREACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BEYOND HALF-THROTTLE POSITION.COULD CAUSEACCELERATOR TO HOLD AND NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED.(CORRECT BY MODIFYING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA Campaign ID70V114000
NotesCERTIFICATION LABELS WERE ERRONEOUSLY INSTALLED WITH VEHICLE BUILD DATE OF08/71 INSTEAD OF 08/70.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH CORRECT LABEL.)

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19700801
NHTSA Campaign ID71V045000
NotesFORD CAMPAIGN NO H-74.POSSIBILITY THAT ENGINE BACKFIRE MAY I GNITEACCUMULATED FUEL VAPORS IN AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, CREATIN G POSSIBILITY OF FIREDAMAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.(CORRECTBY MODIFYING.)

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19710501
NHTSA Campaign ID71V111000
NotesFORD CAMPAIGN NO H-42.BRAKE FLUID MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATEDWITH SMALLAMOUNT OF GASOLINE.COULD AFFECT RUBBER COMPONENT S IN BRAKING SYSTEMANDRESULT IN SOME DETERIORATION IN BRAKING , EVIDENCED BY INCREASED PEDALEFFORTS AND UNEVEN BRAKING.(C ORRECT BY FLUSHING BRAKING SYSTEM AND REFILLINGWITH NEW FLUID .)

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19710801
NHTSA Campaign ID78V143000
SummaryIN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
RemedyTHE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTON: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1971 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $10,600
Avg. Home : $25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto has a length of 163.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Pinto cost approximately $1,920 to $2,060 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto was offered as a Runabout, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had 6.00 x 13 blackwall tires tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 75 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.

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